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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

X8 FCHMOT history

X8 FCH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

X8 FCH blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
103,868 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 FCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 FCH was last recorded at 103,868 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 5,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,404 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,464 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,868 miles
  • 2025 – 98,404 miles
  • 2024 – 91,055 miles
  • 2023 – 82,705 miles
  • 2022 – 75,718 miles
  • 2021 – 70,119 miles
  • 2020 – 69,337 miles
  • 2019 – 66,679 miles
  • 2018 – 60,674 miles
  • 2017 – 55,936 miles
  • 2016 – 50,926 miles
  • 2015 – 45,741 miles
  • 2014 – 40,040 miles
  • 2013 – 33,921 miles
  • 2012 – 32,582 miles
  • 2011 – 30,379 miles
  • 2010 – 27,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,868 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,868 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    728247185381
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail103,868 miles (+5,464)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,868 miles
    Test number
    525434170339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ALL (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass98,404 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    463210791735
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail98,402 miles (+7,347)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,402 miles
    Test number
    256264379103
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass91,055 miles (+8,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    727148081833
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    881557812388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail82,705 miles (+6,987)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    935389131921
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,718 miles (+5,599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,718 miles
    Test number
    549949562601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,119 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    755136335783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,014 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    428837097905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,337 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    129780784815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass66,679 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,679 miles
    Test number
    159771899367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,674 miles
    Test number
    506571658010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,674 miles (+672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,674 miles
    Test number
    679618466933
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass60,002 miles (+4,066)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    709755320639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass55,936 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    971875693650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail55,933 miles (+5,007)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,933 miles
    Test number
    748509606872
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass50,926 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,926 miles
    Test number
    709186975804
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail50,922 miles (+5,181)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,922 miles
    Test number
    469146597362
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  20. Pass45,741 miles (+5,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,741 miles
    Test number
    986066975035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,040 miles (+6,119)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,040 miles
    Test number
    265748294085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass33,921 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,921 miles
    Test number
    685082803129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,582 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,582 miles
    Test number
    646715542116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,379 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    707424041188
    • NoteCorrosion on 1/ front subframe 2/ rear subframe and suspension members

  25. Fail30,379 miles (+3,063)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    939454341167
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCorrosion on 1/ front subframe 2/ rear subframe and suspension members

  26. Pass27,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    350137240186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 FCH

Does X8 FCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 FCH is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 FCH?
The MOT on X8 FCH is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 FCH done?
X8 FCH was recorded at 103,868 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has X8 FCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 FCH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 FCH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X8 FCH find?
X8 FCH passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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